Protect Trees Toowoomba

25/08/2026

We’re seeing a broader pattern of State interventions across South East Queensland that are weakening local biodiversity protections. Protect Trees Toowoomba is concerned about the cumulative impact this could have on environmental mapping, ecological connectivity, and councils’ ability to implement tree protection policy through their planning schemes.
This is especially relevant as Toowoomba Regional Council develops its new planning scheme. Current public timelines are:

Request for State interest review — October 2026
Formal public consultation on the draft scheme — February–April 2027 (subject to State approval)

That’s why we’ve returned to fortnightly meetings — so we can stay across the detail, share information, and add our voice while the scheme is still being shaped.
Come along tonight (in person or online) and join the conversation.

04/08/2026

🐦 Tickets are still available for this Sunday’s Wildlife Nest Box Workshop!

Join us for a practical, hands-on workshop where you’ll build your own durable, medium-sized nest box while learning how nest boxes can support local birds, possums, microbats and other native wildlife.

Natural tree hollows can be limited, particularly in suburban areas. A well-designed and correctly placed nest box can provide an important place for wildlife to rest, shelter and raise their young.

You’ll leave with your completed nest box, ready to install in your own space.

🔨 Please bring a drill if you have one. A small number of spare drills will also be available.

🎟️ Book your ticket here:
https://events.humanitix.com/wildlife-nest-box-workshop

Spaces are limited, so secure your place before Sunday!

In collaboration with the Darling Downs Environment Council, you are invited to a hands-on workshop to build a good quality nest box that will last years while exploring how we can support local wildlife within our different environments.

In many of our spaces especially in suburban areas, natural tree hollows are limited. Nest boxes offer a meaningful way to give back, creating safe places for birds, possums, microbats, and other native animals to rest and raise their young over the seasons.

What to expect

You we will build a medium-sized nest box as you gain understanding around habitat needs, placement, and care.

You will leave with your own completed nest box, ready to take back to your space.

Please bring along a drill if you have one.
A small number of spare drills will be available if needed.

Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/wildlife-nest-box-workshop

28/07/2026

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Ecopella- Sing for the Trees event 🌳🎶

Date: 1st August, 2026
Time: 9:00am
Location: Queens Park, Toowoomba (opposite the Farmers Markets, look for the cannon)

Come along and raise your voice for our precious forests and native trees! Ecopella is a joyful, community singing group using song as a powerful way to advocate for the environment. Whether you love to sing, want to learn some beautiful eco songs, or simply wish to stand with others in defence of our local trees and bushland, this is a wonderful, heart lifting morning.
We will be singing together in support of protecting our native forests from logging and celebrating the vital role trees play in our ecosystem, our climate and our wellbeing.

What to bring:
- your voice (no experience necessary!)
- Comfortable shoes and clothing for outdoor singing
- A reusable water bottle

All ages and singing abilities are warmly welcome. This is a family friendly, positive gathering full of connection, music and purpose.

14/04/2026

03/04/2026

Ecopella singing on tomorrow morning 8-9am in Queens Park near the Canon.

No singing experience required. Come and sing some songs about care and love for nature and other humans. It’s fun and joyful. We need this in these difficult times. 🎶🌳🎶🌻🎶🌷🎶

31/03/2026

Come and join us for a fun evening of music and eating delicious food. This is a fundraiser for DDEC and PTT to help protect our trees and wildlife. There is a separate quieter space if you dont want to dance. Link to ticket purchase in the comments. 🌳🕺🏻🌳🎶🌳

14/03/2026

Come and join us for a dance and/or share time with friends enjoying BBQ delights. Fundraiser for Protect Trees and DDEC. We would love to see you there. Tickets through the QR code. It will be fun.
🌳🕺🏻🌳💃🏿🌳

13/03/2026

07/03/2026

The location of a street tree could be the difference between a property value boost or drop, new research finds.

Street trees in suburbs within the City of Sydney boosted property values by up to 1 per cent — but having them too close to buildings could have the opposite effect, devaluing properties by 3 per cent.

"If the tree sits a little bit further from the property, between 10 to 20 metres, the price increases by 1 per cent … so about a $30,000 price increase [on the median home price of $2.6 million]," lead research author Song Shi said.

Read more: https://ab.co/3OSFrYt

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06/03/2026

Great coverage of our Homes & Tree Protections forum 🌳